Capital Chic – Dublin Vacations

Dublin Vacations and Belfast Destinations

Day 1

Welcome to Dublin, ancient home of good times and the compact and easy to navigate Capital of The Republic of Ireland. Check in at the swanky Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin situated on St, Stephens Green and just steps away from world famous Grafton Street’s great shopping and a quick walk to Temple Bar’s nightlife and all that is on offer for your Dublin Vacation.

The Irish culinary reputation is on a meteoric rise, and they’ve about perfected “Farm to Fork” with a gourmet touch, since we tend to abuse our body and forget the diet a bit while on vacation, for a healthy respite check out Rustic Stone

Stroll the city that inspired James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Bono. Be sure to visit the Guinness Storehouse and discover the brewing process of the iconic “Black Stuff”. Dublin has some great museums and amazing architectural sites to discover as well. Consider a “Hop On – Hop Off” tour and linger a bit at the places you find most interesting

Ideas for today

Let the music move you as you walk through Dublin’s“creative quarter”

Discover Ireland’s Viking roots at Dublina

See wonders of the Orient at the Chester Beaty Museum – and grab a tasty/quick lunch in their cafeteria

Shopping Anyone? Let us arrange a personal shopper for you and your party to find the latest trends and the best service in this high fashion city.

And for tonightGet in on the Dublin theatre scene and take in a show/play in one of the cities popular venues like theThe world famous Abbey Theater may have something of interest on during your stay, or drop into the famous Tea Merchant’s Bewley’s on Grafton street for some late night comedy

Dublin Festivals – plan your trip around one of these events and get into the part spirit

Day 4

Move from the Republic of Ireland to the United Kingdom as you depart Dublin for Belfast. It’s an easy drive along American-style highways – although you do need to drive on the “wrong side” (that’s right hand drive) of the car and roadway. We’ll arrange for you to pick up your Hertz car in the city center (less than 2 miles from the hotel) and drop the car at the airport at the end of your vacation.

Prefer to leave the driving to someone else? We’ll arrange one of our driver-guides to show you Irelands country side and share his special knowledge of it’s history and traditions. Alternatively, we can also assist you with catching the train to Belfast along with transportation back to Dublin airport should you require that as well.

Along the route, be sure to stop in at Newgrange, Ireland’s answer to Stonehenge and even a bit older and arguably more accessible for a view into life some 6000 years ago – it really is an amazing place as you can discover here http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/

Belfast

Arrive in Belfast at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of the city. Think “boutique chic” with all the tech features you expect (wi-fi, satellite TV) combined with that genuine Irish hospitality you’ll love – a warm greeting on arrival, an umbrella handed to you by the attentive bellman – we are sure you’ll agree with us that they do service very well at Fitzwilliam.

The Irish love a good festival, and it’s no different in Northern Ireland, plan your trip around one of these events Belfast festivals

And for tonight

Cocktails anyone? “The Bar” at the Fitzwilliam is and great place to start and we love the menu at the Merchant Hotel Bar, located in a stunning former bank building in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, is an easy walk or quick taxi from your hotel.

Drop in for a pint at The Crown Liquor Saloon (a UK National Trust Building) located just across the street from the Fitzwilliam Hotel, or for a more traditional Irish bar try Robinson’s just next store.

Want to spend some time getting to know the locals, drop in at 21 Social or for live music The Empire Club is always good. If you need a break from sightseeing or to wait out a passing rain shower, the perpetually cool Apartment may be a good option.

Day 5

No trip to Northern Ireland is complete without a drive along the coast to see The Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site and truly unique. While you’re in the area, stop into The Old Bushmill’s Distillery and see first hand how the “water of life” has been made for hundreds of years – this is a real distillery, not a just a tourist attraction, every drop of Bushmill’s comes from this place and you’ll see – and smell – how it’s made.

Final Night in Ireland

What will it be … one more round of Guinness? One more pub for that final “trad session”? Last minute shopping or all night club hopping?

Day 6

Return home today completely up to speed on Irish Whiskey, beer, gourmet food, and great times. Departures from Dublin to the USA inclde all of the US Customs and TSA formalities, so you arrive back in the US as a “domestic” passenger ready to make onward connections or a quick exit from the airport.

Flights are available from Belfast International airport as well, directly to Newark on United with connections throughout the USA. Save time and fly into Dublin and return from Belfast – while there is no US Customs/TSA pre-clearance you’ll find the Belfast airport uncrowded and very user friendly. And if you do fly in/out of Dublin, the airport is only about 90 minutes from Belfast and there are ample airport bus services departing just next door to the Fitzwilliam.

Transportation Type

Jan - April
Nov 1 - Dec 15, 2015

May - June
Sept - Oct

July - Aug
Dec 16-31st, 2015

Group B Manual Car Rental

$799

$949

$979

Upgrade to Chauffeur Drive - 2 Passengers

$1,729

$1,899

$1,899

Chauffeur Drive - 4 Passengers

$1,279

$1,449

$1,499

Chauffeur Drive - 6 Passengers

$1,139

$1,319

$1,329

Pricing is per person based on shared accommodations

Get inspired, then make one simple phone call to Isle Inn Tours, or drop us an e-mail, and we will create just the vacation experience you’re looking for.